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Exercising has been linked to provide many benefits for pregnant mothers, and from a TCM perspective, exercising can improve Qi and Blood circulation which will aid in blood flowing to the uterus for your baby’s growth. While there could be worriess that exercise might cause complications or miscarriage, avoid doing high impact exercises, exercise that […]

Do you know what are the top 3 conditions faced by pregnant women? First condition will be gestational diabetes, which happens to women during pregnancy. Just like a normal diabetic person, the mother’s glucose levels are higher than usual, which can lead to some health concerns. During pregnancy, some people may develop high blood sugar

TCM promotes the holistic approach to maintain balance during pregnancy. TCM Herbs are prescribed and added into the pregnancy diet to boost energy levels and strengthen the body in order to cope with the changes during pregnancy. But when should you consume it and what is safe and beneficial for pregnant mothers? Let us share

Stages of Stretch Marks A mother’s stretch marks signifies how beautiful your body really is, a constant reminder and proof of the meaningful journey you’ve been through to give birth to your precious little one. Do you know that stretch marks form in three different stages? And what can you do to reduce stretch mark

Fruit Edition If you are a fan of snacking, switch to fruit as a snack. It’s healthier for you and your fetus! You may also have heard that you should not consume fruits that are too ‘cooling’ or ‘heaty’. Did you know that these fruits mentioned below are ‘warming’ in TCM perspective and can provide

Major Changes in your Body You might be overwhelmed by the number of vast changes that are going to happen to your body, like the fact that your organs are gonna shift up as your womb gets bigger is hard to imagine!  Child bearing is a magical process, even though that might mean you need

Work Schedule Plan Most women can continue working during pregnancy without much issue. Planning a discussion with your supervisor or team worker about the arrangement for work can be difficult and worrisome. With more companies being more receptive to supporting working mothers with flexible work arrangements post pandemic, the collaborative structure can bring about favorable

What To Expect In The First Trimester? We are sure that first time or even very experienced parents are very likely to search for information online, search engines like Google will become your next digital tutor from the time you know you are pregnant. And while well meaning friends and family members play an important